Nissan Sentra vs Honda Civic Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2006 catalog dimensions. Nissan Sentra · Honda Civic
- Length177.5 in
- Height55.5 in
- Wheelbase99.8 in
- Curb weight2,513 lb – 2,761 lb
- Width67.3 in
- Honda Civic width68.9 in – 69.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.8 in shorter (177.5 in vs 175.8 in)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.7 in narrower (67.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.0 in)
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 112 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,749 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Wheelbase: Honda Civic has a 5.5 in longer wheelbase (99.8 in vs 105.3 in)
- Curb weight: Honda Civic is 112 lb heavier (2,637 lb vs 2,749 lb)
- Width: Nissan Sentra is 1.7 in narrower (67.3 in vs 69.0 in)
- Length: Honda Civic is 1.8 in shorter (177.5 in vs 175.8 in)
- Height: Nissan Sentra is 0.5 in taller (55.5 in vs 55.0 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageHonda Civic — Honda Civic is shorter by 1.8 in Check garage fit for Nissan Sentra · garage fit for Honda Civic
- Narrower for tight parkingNissan Sentra — Nissan Sentra is narrower by 1.7 in
- Smaller exterior footprintNissan Sentra — Based on length × width (Nissan Sentra)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Nissan Sentra | Honda Civic | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 177.5 in | 175.8 in | 1.8 in |
| Width | 67.3 in | 69.0 in | 1.7 in |
| Height | 55.5 in | 55.0 in | 0.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 99.8 in | 105.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Curb weight | 2,637 lb | 2,749 lb | 112 lb |
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